Award news
The Forbidden Heiress is now a three-time award finalist
Family secrets, corporate conspiracies, and a murderous succession plan turned out to be award-worthy after all. In 2026, The Forbidden Heiress was shortlisted in the thriller/suspense category by the Silver Falchion Awards, Reader Views Book Awards, and the Next Generation Indie Book Awards.
Described as an inheritance thriller in the spirit of Succession meets Knives Out, the novel follows cancer researcher Dr. Sabree Warner as she uncovers the buried history of a pharmaceutical dynasty, and a family willing to kill to keep it that way. Released in October 2025, it joins Gledé's earlier novels in exploring power, privilege, and deception
Speaking at Killer Nashville 2026
Gledé is a featured panelist at Killer Nashville 2026, one of the genre's premier gatherings for mystery, thriller, and suspense writers and readers. She'll appear on three craft panels this year and will be signing books throughout the conference.
Conference
Appearances
Upcoming events
Festivals, expos, and conferences on the calendar for 2026. Dates already passed are kept here for the record.
Association of Rhode Island Authors Expo
August 15, 2026
Warwick, RI
Mount Vernon Lodge Book Festival
North Kingstown, RI
June 27, 2026
Recognition
A Game of Malice Named a Finalist in the BestThrillers.com 2024 Book Awards!
Out of thousands of titles, A Game of Malice earned a coveted spot among the 60 finalists in the BestThrillers.com 2024 Book Awards — one of the most respected recognition programs in the thriller genre. Selected from across 15 competitive categories, this honor places the book in exceptional company and is a testament to the story's dark, gripping pull.
If you haven't yet stepped into the world of A Game of Malice — where the deadliest lessons aren't taught in the classroom — now is the perfect time.
